In the Mix - Round 8Sarah Black
afl.com.au
8 May 2019RICHMONDGet them in: Classy small forward Dan Butler was named Richmond's best in the VFL after kicking three goals. Tom Lynch is crying out for another big body in the forward line, and hard-nut Jacob Townsend is in VFL good form. Father-son selection and half-back flanker Patrick Naish (23 disposals, one goal) is inching closer to a debut, as is draftee midfielder Riley Collier-Dawkins (18).
Under the pump: Forwards Tom Lynch (five disposals) and Josh Caddy (11 and one goal) were far from their best against the Bulldogs but will be safe due to a lack of other alternatives. Noah Balta struggled as a key back but was better when working up the ground and is needed as second ruck.
Medical room: It's just going from bad to worse for Richmond. Daniel Rioli has been playing sore for a couple of weeks with a succession of thigh corkies, and also got a knock to the ribs against the Dogs. Integral defender Nick Vlastuin rolled his ankle in a similar incident to fellow backman David Astbury last week.
Verdict: As much as coach Damien Hardwick might wish Geez was available for selection, it is much more likely Butler will come in for Rioli, who desperately needs a break. Astbury is expected to return, taking the spot of either Connor Menadue or Vlastuin if he doesn't recover in time
https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-05-07/in-the-mix-whos-pushing-for-selection-for-round-eight
